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The Philosophies of Thomas Jefferson
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The Philosophies of Thomas Jefferson
An examination of the social philosophies of the American founding father, Thomas Jefferson, focusing on his concept of natural aristocracy.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages) |
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MLA | 2002
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This paper examines the concept of natural aristocracy by Thomas Jefferson. This concept laid the basis for the rest of his thoughts and teachings about the ideal society of early America. The writer shows how Jefferson viewed education, society and leaders and also mentions some of his writings.From the Paper:
"Thomas Jefferson most clearly explained his views on the natural aristocracy in 1813 in a letter to longtime friend and sometime rival John Adams. Like many of the founding fathers, Jefferson despised the European aristocracy, with their notions that leadership could be earned with gold or a distinguished family name. He felt that people should rise through the ranks of society on the basis of merit, hence his "natural aristocracy." The hallmarks of the natural aristocrat, according to Jefferson, were "virtue and talents." He added that "body strength, good humor, politeness, and other accomplishments" were "auxiliary" grounds of distinction (qtd. in The Founders' Constitution). It was these natural aristocrats, he believed, who should lead a free country like the newly born United States of America ("Thomas Jefferson Biography")."More papers on The Philosophies of Thomas Jefferson:
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The Philosophies of Thomas Jefferson (2012, February 10). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Philosophies-of-Thomas-Jefferson/7379
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"The Philosophies of Thomas Jefferson" 10 February 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Philosophies-of-Thomas-Jefferson/7379>
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